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Bundesliga logo GermanyBundesliga
1. FC Koln logo
1. FC Koln
DWDDD
1-2Full time
Bayer Leverkusen logo
Bayer Leverkusen
LWWDD
VenueRheinEnergieStadionSeason2025RoundRegular Season - 31
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Bundesliga · Season 2025

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1. FC Koln logo Bundesliga1. FC Koln #14
Played34 Points32 GD-14 W-D-L7-11-16
D L D L L Position 14 of 18
Bayer Leverkusen logo BundesligaBayer Leverkusen #6
Played34 Points59 GD+21 W-D-L17-8-9
L W W L D 6: UECL (Q)

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 26 May 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

1. FC Koln

DWDDD

Last 6: 16 goals scored, 13 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Bayer Leverkusen

LWWDD

Last 6: 15 goals scored, 5 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

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Coach Lukas Kwasniok ▦Formation3-4-1-2 11Starting XI11 players
Marvin Schwabe 1 Marvin Schwabe
Cenk Özkaçar 39 Cenk Özkaçar
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Sebastian Sebulonsen 28 Sebastian Sebulonsen
Kristoffer Lund 32 Kristoffer Lund
Eric Martel 6 Eric Martel
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson 18 Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
Linton Maina 37 Linton Maina
Jakub Kamiński 16 Jakub Kamiński
Said El Mala 13 Said El Mala
Marius Bulter 30 Marius Bulter
Marvin Schwabe G · #1
Sebastian Sebulonsen D · #28
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey D · #22
Cenk Özkaçar D · #39
Linton Maina M · #37
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson M · #18
Eric Martel M · #6
Kristoffer Lund M · #32
Jakub Kamiński F · #16
Marius Bulter F · #30
Said El Mala F · #13
Bench

Substitutes

Ron-Robert Zieler#20 · G
Joel Schmied#2 · D
Rav van den Berg#33 · D
Jan Thielmann#29 · M
Felipe Chávez#27 · M
Tom Krauß#5 · M
Alessio Castro-Montes#17 · M
Luca Waldschmidt#7 · F
Youssoupha Niang#38 · F
Coach Kasper Hjulmand ▦Formation3-4-2-1 11Starting XI11 players
Janis Blaswich 28 Janis Blaswich
Edmond Tapsoba 12 Edmond Tapsoba
Robert Andrich 8 Robert Andrich
Jarell Quansah 4 Jarell Quansah
Alejandro Grimaldo 20 Alejandro Grimaldo
Aleix García 24 Aleix García
Exequiel Palacios 25 Exequiel Palacios
Montrell Culbreath 42 Montrell Culbreath
Nathan Tella 23 Nathan Tella
Ibrahim Maza 30 Ibrahim Maza
Patrik Schick 14 Patrik Schick
Janis Blaswich G · #28
Jarell Quansah D · #4
Robert Andrich D · #8
Edmond Tapsoba D · #12
Montrell Culbreath M · #42
Exequiel Palacios M · #25
Aleix García M · #24
Alejandro Grimaldo M · #20
Ibrahim Maza F · #30
Nathan Tella F · #23
Patrik Schick F · #14
Bench

Substitutes

Jonas Omlin#18 · G
Tim Oermann#15 · D
Loïc Badé#5 · D
Malik Tillman#10 · M
Arthur#13 · D
Ezequiel Fernández#6 · M
Eliesse Ben Seghir#17 · F
Jonas Hofmann#7 · M
Ernest Poku#19 · F
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 1. FC Koln are unbeaten in their last 5 matches on record.
  • 1. FC Koln have drawn 3 in a row.
Head to head

Previous meetings

1. FC Koln wins

2

Draws

1

Bayer Leverkusen wins

7

Avg goals

3

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5

70%

First-half avg

1.3

Meetings

10

13.12.2025Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln2–0
05.02.2025Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln3–2
03.03.20241. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen0–2
08.10.2023Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln3–0
05.05.2023Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln1–2
09.11.20221. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen1–2
13.03.2022Bayer Leverkusen vs 1. FC Köln0–1
24.10.20211. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen2–2
Match statistics

1. FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen

45%Ball Possession55%
22Total Shots8
8Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal3
6Blocked Shots2
17Shots inside box5
5Shots outside box3
0Corner Kicks5
1Offsides2
9Fouls5
1Yellow Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves7
445Total passes554
380Passes accurate479
85%Passes %86%
2.41Expected goals1.33
0goals_prevented0
Match events

Timeline

  1. 10'🟨E. TapsobaYellow card
  2. 43'⚽P. SchickPenalty goal
  3. 45'🟨I. JohannessonYellow card
  4. HT · 0-1
  5. 52'⚽P. SchickGoal · N. Tella
  6. 62'↔L. MainaSubstitution · A. Castro-Montes
  7. 62'↔M. BulterSubstitution · J. Thielmann
  8. 62'↔I. MazaSubstitution · M. Tillman
  9. 72'↔K. LundSubstitution · F. Chavez
  10. 72'↔M. CulbreathSubstitution · Arthur
  11. 73'↔I. JohannessonSubstitution · L. Waldschmidt
  12. 73'↔A. GarciaSubstitution · E. Fernandez
  13. 73'↔N. TellaSubstitution · E. Ben Seghir
  14. 78'⚽L. WaldschmidtGoal
  15. 85'↔E. MartelSubstitution · Y. Niang
  16. 86'↔J. QuansahSubstitution · L. Bade
  17. 90+5'🟨J. BlaswichYellow card
  18. FT · 1-2
Player ratings

Top performers

Janis BlaswichJanis Blaswich93 minutes8.9
Said El MalaSaid El Mala93 minutes7.9
Luca WaldschmidtLuca Waldschmidt21 minutes7.7
Patrik SchickPatrik Schick93 minutes7.6
Jan ThielmannJan Thielmann34 minutes7.3
Nathan TellaNathan Tella72 minutes7.3
Edmond TapsobaEdmond Tapsoba93 minutes7.2
Aleix GarcíaAleix García72 minutes7.2
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

1. FC Koln vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction FAQs

Patrik Schick The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.